How To Install A Coilover Front Suspension

Project Reclaim Gets Modern Handling With A Total Control Products Coilover Front Suspension And Rack-And-Pinion Steering

Jim Smart

August 1, 2008

Nearly two years ago, Ron Bramlett of Mustangs Plus got the crazy-but-incredible idea of bringing a smashed-up and rusted Mustang back to life. In his private salvage yard was a Vintage Burgundy '65 Mustang six-cylinder fastback, a parts car that had been picked apart. It was a goner and seemingly beyond salvage with a smashed front end, a bent framerail, and rusted-out floors and quarter-panels.

Terry Simpson at The Restomod Shop surveyed Ron's fastback and concluded it could be saved. All Terry needed was time, a committed team of talented professionals, and Dynacorn sheetmetal components from Mustangs Plus. In two months, The Restomod Shop had a completed body ready for final prep and paint.

In our last Project Reclaim update, we installed a 22-gallon fuel tank and Tank Armor protection, along with brake and fuel lines ("How to Install a Fuel Tank," June '08, p. 60). This month, we're installing a Total Control Products coilover front suspension, available from Mustangs Plus. We're also installing a TCP power rack-and-pinion steering system.

Never has there been a better time to build a restomod Mustang because the aftermarket industry gives us so much to work with. Mustangs Plus has been committed to hot ponycar performance for 27 years with no end in sight. Mustangs Plus and The Restomod Shop continue to make Mustang dreams come true for a lot of people.